Ticket prices for a bus from Cologne to Dortmund generally start at £7.93. In times of high demand though, trips can be a little bit more expensive, which is why it’s good to compare! Use our search engine to find the best option for your preferences and pick one of the buses offered by FlixBus. The fastest bus from Dortmund to Cologne only takes 3 hr 10 min. Click "Find Now" to see all options and take your pick!

The cheapest coach connections from Cologne to Dortmund

%No particular date in mind? Here's an overview of the cheapest bus tickets for the next few days.

Departure / Arrival

Date best offer

Company

Best price

Cologne

Dortmund

19:40

23:10

17 Aug

FlixBus

from £8.80

Cologne

Dortmund

20:10

23:10

19 Aug

FlixBus

from £8.80

Cologne

Dortmund

19:40

23:10

15 Aug

FlixBus

from £8.80

Cologne

Dortmund

20:10

23:10

12 Aug

FlixBus

from £8.80

Cologne

Dortmund

19:40

23:10

25 Aug

FlixBus

from £8.80

Cologne

Dortmund

19:40

23:10

11 Aug

FlixBus

from £8.80

Cologne

Dortmund

10:15

13:25

11 Sep

FlixBus

from £12.91

Train Cologne - Dortmund 73 km

Savings

-5%

The cheapest train connections from Cologne to Dortmund

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Cologne

Dortmund

23:00

00:21

25 Aug

Deutsche Bahn

from £19.00

Cologne

Dortmund

23:03

00:16

25 Aug

Deutsche Bahn

from £19.00

Cologne

Dortmund

23:00

00:21

13 Aug

+1

Deutsche Bahn

from £19.90

Cologne

Dortmund

23:00

00:21

25 Aug

Deutsche Bahn

from £19.90

Carpooling Cologne - Dortmund 73 km

Savings

-20%

The cheapest carpooling offers from Cologne to Dortmund

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Cologne

Dortmund

09:20

10:40

13 Aug

BlaBlaCar

from £3.99

Cologne

Dortmund

09:00

10:20

25 Aug

BlaBlaCar

from £3.99

Cologne

Dortmund

10:00

11:10

25 Aug

BlaBlaCar

from £3.99

Cologne

Dortmund

10:50

12:30

25 Aug

BlaBlaCar

from £5.00

Bus Dortmund - Cologne 73 km

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The cheapest coach connections from Dortmund to Cologne

%No particular date in mind? Here's an overview of the cheapest bus tickets for the next few days.

Departure / Arrival

Date best offer

Company

Best price

Dortmund

Cologne

20:30

23:49

17 Aug

FlixBus

from £8.80

Dortmund

Cologne

20:30

23:49

15 Oct

FlixBus

from £8.80

Dortmund

Cologne

22:00

00:49

2 Sep

+1

FlixBus

from £8.80

Dortmund

Cologne

22:00

00:49

30 Aug

+1

FlixBus

from £8.80

Dortmund

Cologne

20:30

23:49

8 Sep

FlixBus

from £8.80

Dortmund

Cologne

22:00

00:49

12 Aug

+1

FlixBus

from £8.80

Dortmund

Cologne

22:00

00:49

13 Aug

+1

FlixBus

from £8.80

Train Dortmund - Cologne 73 km

The cheapest train connections from Dortmund to Cologne

%No particular date in mind? Here's a selection of the cheapest train tickets for the next few days.

Dortmund

Cologne

23:19

00:43

15 Aug

+1

Deutsche Bahn

from £19.90

Dortmund

Cologne

21:52

23:18

13 Aug

Deutsche Bahn

from £19.90

Dortmund

Cologne

19:52

21:15

25 Aug

Deutsche Bahn

from £19.90

Dortmund

Cologne

22:37

23:50

25 Aug

Deutsche Bahn

from £19.90

Carpooling Dortmund - Cologne 73 km

Savings

-20%

The cheapest train connections from Dortmund to Cologne

%No particular date in mind? Here are some of the cheapest rides for the next few days.

Dortmund

Cologne

12:20

13:40

15 Aug

BlaBlaCar

from £3.99

Dortmund

Cologne

21:30

23:10

13 Aug

BlaBlaCar

from £3.99

Dortmund

Cologne

19:50

21:30

13 Aug

BlaBlaCar

from £5.00

Dortmund

Cologne

18:10

19:20

25 Aug

BlaBlaCar

from £5.00

Current ticket prices

Booking your bus trip as early as possible can save you a few pounds as the prices are connected to demand. Not only can you check our site for bus fares but also for other travel options ranging from train services over flights to carpooling deals. With a bit of luck, you’ll find unexpected travel bargains!

Bus stops in Cologne and Dortmund

Find out more details about the service on your bus from Cologne to Dortmund and return

It’s not difficult to find an affordable bus ticket for a trip from Cologne to Dortmund – finding the best one, however, can be a bit more tricky. There's no need to worry though: CheckMyBus is here to assist you! On our website, you can compare and contrast the offers of numerous coach providers. If you’re in a hurry, simply choose the fastest bus. If you want to save money, go for the cheapest option. We recommend you also take a look at the individual special features: If the company of your choice offers wireless internet at no extra cost, then checking the news or your Facebook feed will be no problem whatsoever. If you want to take sports gear, on the other hand, make sure that bulky luggage transportation is available. On the route of your choice, this is case when you opt for the buses provided by FlixBus. Gone are the days when you had to pay extra for good service: Most features such as WiFi, electrical outlets or the transportation of a regular size suitcase are free of charge. You’ll soon see that taking the bus is just as convenient as travelling by plane or train!

Cologne and Dortmund: Useful Info

Cologne

Dortmund

0.59 Million

Taxi

£4.77

£4.77

Cologne

Dortmund

A taxi journey in Cologne is 0% more expensive than in Dortmund.

Local buses

£2.52

£2.25

Cologne

Dortmund

A bus fare in Cologne is 11% more expensive than in Dortmund.

Beer

£3.15

£2.88

Cologne

Dortmund

A pint of beer in Cologne is 9% more expensive than in Dortmund.

Water

£0.41

£0.30

Cologne

Dortmund

A bottle of water in Cologne is 27% more expensive than in Dortmund.

Meal

£5.82

£5.32

Cologne

Dortmund

A meal in Cologne is 9% more expensive than in Dortmund.

These are the possibilities for your onward journey

Here’s a selection of possible connections for your onward journey. Simply click on the one of your choice and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!